StarTech.com USB2DVIPRO User Manual

USB2DVIPRO

Instruction Manual

USB to DVI Video Adapter

USB 2.0 to DVI External Multi

Monitor Video Adapter

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver •

is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.•

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Table of Contents

Introduction ..................................................................... 1

Packaging Contents.....................................................................1

System Requirements .................................................................1

Installation ....................................................................... 2

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 ...........................................................2

Mac OS X (10.4.11/10.5.6) ..........................................................3

Configuration .................................................................. 5

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 ...........................................................5

Mac OS X (10.4.11/10.5.6) ..........................................................8

Supported Video Resolutions ........................................ 11

Specifications .................................................................. 12

Technical Support ........................................................... 13

Warranty Information ...................................................... 13

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Introduction

The StarTech.com USB2DVIPRO External DVI Multi Monitor Video
Adapter is the perfect solution for turning an available USB 2.0 port
into a DVI port. Providing high quality, multi-monitor capabilities that
can be used for a variety of laptop or desktop applications by acting
as an external DVI video card that can be used to extend or mirror the
desktop shown on the existing display, all without having to open the
computer case.

Packaging Contents

1 x USB2DVIPRO video adapter•

1 x Driver CD•

1 x User Manual•

System Requirements

1 - 2 Video Adapters: •
Processor: 1.2GHz or higher clock speed
RAM: 512MB or higher

3 Video Adapters: •
Processor: 1.6GHz or higher clock speed
RAM: 1GB or higher

4 Video Adapters: •
Processor: 1.8GHz or higher clock speed, dual core
RAM: 1GB or higher

An available USB 2.0 port•

DVI capable monitor•

CD/DVD-ROM drive (driver installation)•

Microsoft•
or Apple® Mac OS® 10.4.11/10.5.6 (Intel®), or Linux

®

Windows® 2000/XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit)

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Installation

Please note: The following installation steps must be completed prior
to connecting USB2DVIPRO to the host computer, to ensure proper
functionality.

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7

Insert the Driver CD (included) into the CD/DVD-ROM drive.1.

Browse through the Driver CD and locate the “Setup.exe” file. 2.
Double-click on the “Setup.exe” file to begin the installation process:

When the End User License 3.
Agreement appears, please
read and accept it, then click
Next.

Please wait while the installation package copies the necessary files. 4.

Once completed, plug in the USB2DVIPRO adapter to the computer. 5.
Windows should start to automatically load the drivers. Once
complete, you should see this icon in your System Tray:

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To verify the installation, right-click on “My Computer” and select 6.
Manage to open the Computer Management window.

In the left pane of the Computer Management window, click on 7.
Device Manager.

In the right pane of the Computer Management window, click on 8.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers, and ensure that the USB2DVIPRO
device is listed underneath.

If you wish to add additional USB2DVIPRO adapters, simply 9.
plug them into available USB 2.0 ports. A maximum total of 4
USB2DVIPRO video adapters can be used on a computer.

*actual device name may vary

Mac OS X (10.4.11/10.5.6)

Insert the Driver CD (included) into the CD/DVD-ROM drive.1.

Browse through the Driver CD and locate the “DisplayLink-OSX” 2.
.dmg file. Double-click on this file to begin the installation process:

Double Click the “DislpayLink 3.
Software Installer.pkg” to install
the software.

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